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Almost Gave Up

Posted on April 4, 2017 by sunnyjane

The voices in my head are fucking awful to me. They are the echoes of things people have said to me all my life. The reason I quit before I find success usually. “I don’t know why you’re trying” “You’re … Continue reading →

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Doing what I can

Posted on March 19, 2015 by sunnyjane

In-fucking-fluenza. I’m missing out on roller derby practices. I’m missing out on roller derby bouts. I’m struggling to walk many days. Overall – it’s pissing me off-fa-fa… (bonus marks if you know where that’s from) Result? A 5 minute walk … Continue reading →

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Oh the PAIN…

Posted on May 22, 2014 by sunnyjane

Have I ever mentioned I love derby? I feel like I’m not improving. I’m probably pissing off my coach (or she at least thinks I’m some whiner who needs constant validation) by asking her… “do I look like I’m doing … Continue reading →

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Perfectionism Can Suck It

Posted on April 28, 2014 by sunnyjane

I struggle with perfectionism. I have a bad case of “if I can’t do it right, I don’t want to do it” and that leads me to not doing a lot of things. Including working out, eating healthy and a … Continue reading →

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Back On Skates

Posted on April 15, 2014 by sunnyjane

Holy effin hell. Being back on skates after 6 weeks off was… interesting. My back hurt. My feet hurt. My legs hurt. I was unstable and wobbly. I missed skating – but tonight felt like it did back at the … Continue reading →

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Derby Stance

Posted on March 21, 2014 by sunnyjane

There’s nothing like seeing yourself in action to realize that you have TERRIBLE derby stance. One of the refs at my *very first official bout* posted this video from his helmet cam. I am on the black team – wearing purple … Continue reading →

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Plank, Squats AND Headache

Posted on March 9, 2014 by sunnyjane

10 squats. 25 second plank. Commence headache. This. EFFING. SUCKS.

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Attempting A Workout Today

Posted on March 9, 2014 by sunnyjane

My plan for today is to attempt a mild workout, along with a walk. Watching TV and being on the computer does not hurt my head. I’m hoping that I can do a plank and some squats and go for … Continue reading →

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Concussion – Take Two

Posted on March 6, 2014 by sunnyjane

Thank goodness it’s not a bad concussion. Mild. I’m going to get checked by my doctor again tomorrow – but all the signs and symptoms have been there – the headache, sensitivity to lights and sounds, slightly nauseated, irritable (although … Continue reading →

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Oh Derby How I’ve MIssed Thee….

Posted on September 10, 2013 by sunnyjane

Let me count the ways…. 1. The comraderie. 2. The new family 3. The challenge 4. The burning in my thighs 5. The pain in my lower back 6. Being out of breath 7. Plow stops 8. The sweaty gear … Continue reading →

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